Happy Little Pill
"Happy Little Pill" | ||||
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Single by Troye Sivan | ||||
from the EP TRXYE | ||||
Released | 25 July 2014 | |||
Genre | Electropop[1] | |||
Length | 3:44 | |||
Label | EMI Australia | |||
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Troye Sivan singles chronology | ||||
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"Happy Little Pill" on YouTube |
"Happy Little Pill" is the debut single by Australian singer and songwriter Troye Sivan. The song is the first single from TRXYE, his first extended play (EP) released by a major label. It was released digitally on 25 July 2014. The song was written by Troye Sivan, Brandon Rogers, and Tat Tong.[2]
"Happy Little Pill" peaked at number 10 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. The single received critical acclaim for its mature sound.
Background
[edit]Sivan said of the song, "It's about loneliness and the different ways that people cope with the things that are going on in their lives."[1] He also stated: "I wrote this song during a bit of a rough time for someone super close to me, and for myself, and it still means as much to me as the day I wrote it."[3]
Music video
[edit]A music video to accompany the release of "Happy Little Pill" was posted by Troye Sivan, on his Vevo YouTube page. It was directed by Jeremy Koren.[4]
Critical reception
[edit]"Happy Little Pill" has garnered acclaim from contemporary music critics. Mike Wass from Idolator praised the song, and said: "'Happy Little Pill' is a surprisingly mature (and dark) pop anthem."[5] Abby Abrams from TIME praised the lyrics and production of the song, and commented: "'Happy Little Pill' seems primed to move the teen into the big leagues, with melancholy lyrics and a downtempo electronic sound that give off a world-weary vibe."[6] Platform called the single "an infectious and brooding synth-pop song which is sure to take over dancefloors across the world" and praised its "profound lyricism."[7]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Happy Little Pill" (radio edit) |
| 3:44 |
Charts and certifications
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Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Australia | 25 July 2014[25] | Digital download | EMI Australia |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Why Everyone's Swallowing Troye Sivan's 'Happy Little Pill'". MTV. 6 August 2014. Archived from the original on 7 August 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ^ "Happy Little Pill'". All Music. August 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ^ Barroni, Nastassia (23 July 2014). "Australian Prodigy Troye Sivan streams new track 'Happy Little Pill'". Music Feeds. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith (27 June 2014). "YouTube Star Troye Sivan Signs With EMI Australia, Announces EP". Billboard. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "who is Troye Sivan 10 fun facts Happy Little Pill". Idolator. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ Abrams, Abby (25 July 2014). "Hear YouTube Superstar Troye Sivan's Single 'Happy Little Pill'". Time.com. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "REVIEW: Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill". platform-online.net. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
- ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 39. týden 2014 in the date selector. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ "Troye Sivan Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill". Tracklisten.
- ^ "Troye Sivan: Happy Little Pill" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat.
- ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 34, 2014". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201440 into search. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Troye Sivan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 50 Australian Artist Singles 2014". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2020 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Troye Sivan - 'Happy Little Pill' Australian iTunes Chart Performance". itunescharts.net. Retrieved 6 August 2014.